#DevDiscuss Archive

Tuesday May 22, 2018
9:00 PM EDT
  • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I work out every morning before work. Typically it is going for a run one day, lift weights the next, do core work after that, and then repeat. #DevDiscuss
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Working out every morning is kinda like meditation for me. It sets me up for the rest of my day and gets my jitteryness out. That said, there are mornings where I wake up and I am really dreading doing it, but I do it anyways. #DevDiscuss
  • _echeatham May 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I run five days a week and I'm starting to incorporate lifting in my routine. Also, attempting to cut back on the oh-so-ubiquitous dev team happy hours. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • KPath001 May 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Right now I try take strolls during breaks at work but really focusing on getting myself in the gym at least 6 days a week for about an hour. I follow the PPL program as my workout routine. It was rough initially but finding a group to do it with helped. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • bendhalpern May 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    I'm "good" at exercise, sometimes bad at routine. Meaning I know my way around a gym but I sometimes let life get in the way. But I'm getting very routine-based in this regard and it's helping my mind and body a lot. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • jenkoni May 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Ooh my favorite! I run and do Crossfit, averaging 9-12 hours a week. But I still need to work on my diet. I'm a big stress eater/drinker! #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • TheOriginalBPC May 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    What works for me is using MyFitnessPal and doing workout DVDs. I often schedule my workouts and make sure I do them regularly. I don't have any healthy goals. My main goal is just to workout 30 minutes a day. What isn't working is my fitness tracker #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • maidoesthings May 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    - Exercise! I run and train for races. I've been using the Keep workout app to strength train at home. - Cook more! Most of my cooked meals are plant-based and healthy. - Meditate to help my anxiety. - Prioritizing sleep -- has helped so much! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Great list. (but if you don't use the #DevDiscuss hashtag, your tweet won't get seen, so remember to use that on all tweets/replies/quotes folks) 🙂
    • cszhu May 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      Here's some small things I've done since starting my full time dev job: 1. Standing desk. 10/10 2. Try and pack my own lunches following recipes from https://t.co/UM9fh1hQAL 3. Get a @fitbit ✨
      In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @fitbit
  • richburroughs May 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Don’t forget mental health :) I see a psychiatrist and am working on controlling my anxiety better. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • andrewingram May 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Doing: 1.5 hours weight training 3-4 times per week. Salsa dancing several nights per week. Working: Muscles getting big Not working: Poor nutrition, interrupted sleep. Exercise isn’t elevating mood. Next: Transition to more well-rounded program #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • KPath001 May 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Meditation is so helpful! I started loosing track of doing it on the daily. When I give myself 10 minutes a day I find the day alot more relaxing. #devdiscuss
    In reply to @maidoesthings, @ThePracticalDev
  • AngelaRiggs_ May 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    When I’m up early enough, cardio on the exercise bike, upper body workout, and 5BX! #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • jmdembe May 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Good: Some Pilates in the morning or going to the gym after work. Salads are good too. Could do better: packing my lunch and drinking wine or jack and ginger. #devdiscuss
  • codingwcookie May 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Does the standing desk and Fitbit help? 🤔 #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @cszhu, @ThePracticalDev, @fitbit
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    I'm the opposite. I stress about working out while at work because I don't want to be to tired to do it when I get home. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @_kmwhite, @ThePracticalDev
  • gumnos May 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Doing now: gym 2-3x/week makes a good time to listen to tech podcasts Is it working? 🤷‍♂️ Health goals: don't die from bad health 😉 #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • IgnoreIntuition May 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    My physical health… not nearly enough. To the point it is nearly shameful. My mental health… that is my focus at the moment. My goal at this point is to overcome my anxiety and fears that have loomed over me for so many years. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    What works for me is getting up a few hours early, making it as easy for myself to do the healthy stuff. Companies dropping off goodies at the office nonstop is making it tooough 😅#DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • jluisestrada May 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Started jogging 6 years ago because I needed to release stress. Now I’m a 2-times marathoner and lost 15 kilos. You have to get away from the computer #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • _kmwhite May 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    I stopped using food to make me feel better after bad days. Less drinking, more home made meals. Also, walking my dog when finishing my day. I’ve lost ~30lbs and the cholesterol is down 40pts. 🤘 #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • jluisestrada May 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    And yes, mental health is even more important. I go to therapy every fortnight #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    That is awesome! On these sunny days I need to take more walks with my dog. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @_kmwhite
  • catcarbn May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Replying to @ThePracticalDev Work has a healthy-eating labeling system: 💚 Green text = Clean! Good for you! Yay! 🧡 Orange = Ehhh it's not *that* bad. ❤ Red = Treat yo self #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @ThePracticalDev
  • CoolBlueNerd25 May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    For the past 2 years I’ve been hitting the gym 4-5 days per week, doing cardio & weights. I’ve also been using @WeightWatchers to help with my healthy eating habits. Thanks to this I’ve lost 70+ lbs, feel better mentally, emotionally, & physically. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • catcarbn May 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Work has a healthy-eating labeling system: 💚 Green text = Clean! Good for you! Yay! 🧡 Orange = Ehhh it's not *that* bad. ❤ Red = Treat yo self #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • jmdembe May 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I stopped eating the 4 piece dinner meal from Popeyes after bad days. Although delicious, it often makes me feel worse #DevDiscuss
  • onlybluefeet May 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I run a lot. Trying to hit 1000 miles this year. I also hit the gym 3 days a week and do Crossfit. Getting away from the computer is of the utmost importance for health. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Eating healthy foods is way easier when you cook for yourself I’ve noticed. Realizing how much straight *sugar* was in some of the things I enjoyed put my head on straight. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • SnarkyxPeacock May 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Goal: To minimize time hunched over a computer at work. What’s helped? Standing desk at work, walk breaks, doing pull-ups at the office gym. What’s suffering? Mental health. Trying to resolve with honest conversations with friends and therapy. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • onlybluefeet May 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I also meal prep. It makes my day to day eating so much easier as I don’t have to think about it. Sunday’s are meal prep days and yes, I plan the entire week of meals at a time. When you work all day you don’t want to think about food at the end of the day. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Also the one thing that I noticed helped me is doing these things for myself, for my own feeling of wellbeing, and being generous about mistakes and getting off track. People talk about getting to that point but it’s really something else when it hits you. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • jmdembe May 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Also, if you have the ways/means to find a mental health professional, please find one. For your sake and everyone around you. I see one and she helps me out a lot. #devdiscuss
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    I like that it’s “treat yoself” and not “junk food” 😃. Feel like it’s easy to form an attitude of self-denial when you are trying to make a life change, and that’s not good. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @catcarbn, @bendhalpern, @ThePracticalDev
  • cdrrazan May 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    - Drink a lot of water. - Take break every half an hour (depends on you) - Take a walk every 2 hour - Grab lunch in time. Goal: To stay sharp between your eyes during work hours and fit for the day fit for the night to think well. #DevDiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • shannon_crabill May 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Late to the #DevDiscuss party! What are we talking about tonight?
  • gappleca May 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Last year I started cycling, finishing the year with long race. This year I want to be better than marginally prepared, and finish in only 6 hours #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Also, one thing I noticed since I started working out regularly: getting into the office knowing that you already got something done is a * game changer * #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • IBeRenascent May 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Weekly 3 & 8 mile runs, some cycling, two days of strength training, sparing when able, and yoga when my body asks for it #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • GonOverHere May 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I work out twice a day: GSP Rushfit on the morning and DDP Yoga on the evening. I also stopped eating junk food and now I prepare all my meals. It helps me a lot. I want to start running on a daily basis but it's really hard to find the time with all the work :( #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • getDanArias May 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    🌜🐻😴 S l e e p 😴🐻🌛#DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • valeriecodes May 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Goals: - Running: trying to get back into it after losing enthusiasm/injury - Getting stronger: I am very bad at sticking to a lifting schedule - Using my standing desk 😳 - Walking/getting outside during the work day What's working: - My stash of desk snacks #devdiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • jacobbc71183 May 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Lots of running. Saw pictures of a coworker who retired after 40 years, about 250lbs heavier than when he started his career. That's good motivation. Some of my reports will run with me, so it's a good chance to do some coaching as well #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • techabkl May 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    #devdiscuss I cycle to work. Have done since over 2 years now. It's a short ride of 15 minutes one way. But includes cycling up the ramp. 😁 Some days, I do morning walk in the apartments campus. And yes, start my day with fistful of dry fruits!
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • TaylorKrusen May 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    My primary goal for getting fit is so I can be more active with my daughter. After joining gyms and failing to exercise on my own several times, I finally joined a ‘class’. Taking the decision out of it was the key for me. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • shannon_crabill May 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I think my work/life balance isn't working right now. I'm not sure what needs to give #DevDiscuss
  • TaylorKrusen May 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    My diet has gotten exponentially better since my wife and I started meal planning every Sunday. We also started doing @Imperfectfruit each week which has been a huge help.#DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @Imperfectfruit
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Putting in a lot of hours Shannon? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @shannon_crabill
  • Programazing May 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Check out my website/blog at https://t.co/4DAQVTUa1s #DevDiscuss
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Sunday meal planning is our go to as well. We know what we are having for dinner M-F, super helpful! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @TaylorKrusen, @ThePracticalDev, @Imperfectfruit
  • derekjhopper May 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I like this advice a lot. I do the water, taking a break, and lunch thing, but did not think of the taking a walk part. I'm sure that helps a lot. But I do play golf at least once a week (and I walk when I do it). #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @cdrrazan
  • shannon_crabill May 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Not so much hours, but energy. Days off feel too nice, ya know? #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @kylegalbraith
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Even if you don’t cook for the week, just knowing what’s in the fridge is so valuable when you hit a long day #devdiscuss
    In reply to @TaylorKrusen, @ThePracticalDev, @Imperfectfruit
  • twobree May 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Trying to be aware of what I eat, and work out more. Fitbit is really helpful. I don't have a food/calorie plan, but instead track what I eat + macros. Using Fitbit Coach to workout at home. Goals: self-esteem, and being able to walk up stairs w/o feeling tired #devdiscuss
    • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Time for #DevDiscuss, an hour-long Twitter chat on a dev topic. Tonight's topic is: 👉 Diet/health/exercise 🥑💪🎾 Let's start with some questions: What are you doing for your health right now? What is working? What is not? What are your health goals?
  • derekjhopper May 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    For any devs looking to try a weight lifting program, I really like 5x5 personally. It's simple (you do the 5 major lifts) and it's tough if you've never lifted weights before. I've found lifting weights totally clears my head... almost feels like meditation. #DevDiscuss
  • ThePracticalDev May 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    In the last few minutes of #DevDiscuss, anybody have any news to share, like a project or a personal win, or any other announcement?
  • dangolant May 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Oh! Under appreciated: well-timed sunlight is supposed to do wonders for your sleep schedule, and anecdotally I think it’s helped. It turns out being outside when the sun is out is good! #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • twobree May 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Counting calories alone with Fitbit's food plan doesn't help me. The medium plan wanted me to eat 1200 calories, which is not healthy for me. Let alone being hard to do! I try for 1350-1500, but care more about WHAT I'm eating, and how much protein/fat/carbs #DevDiscuss
  • ramy_mn May 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I'm doing pretty well, I limit my sugar and refined carbs, I work out 3-5 times a week with strength training, and I've started walking 5 miles a day on weekdays (to and from work -- great time to catch up on podcasts). #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Yeah there are days where it was a light day in terms of getting stuff done, but my brain power has been exhausted. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @shannon_crabill
  • RexDangerSeeker May 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Standing desk and getting my butt kicked by Peloton Instructors for 45 minutes per day. And, so far, I'm significantly better for it... especially that damn bike ride. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • derekjhopper May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Plus, all the squats you do give you some major leg & butt gains (you do squats 3 times a week). #DevDiscuss
  • _echeatham May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Found a job that is more what I wanted to do in my career. Five years down the road and several episodes of burnout later...but I got there. 🙌🏾 #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • unikornintech May 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • venikunche May 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Impressed by everyone's exercise routines and healthy habits! After my maternity leave, I've been just trying to keep up. Thank you #DevDiscuss for reminding me that I need to make my health a priority. I'll start w/ a simple goal: Go for a walk w/ my baby girl every other day
  • cszhu May 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Just got started with my first personal react.js project last night! If anyone has some favorite react libraries / frameworks to share, I'd love to hear them 😊 Currently using bootstrap, webpack, etc. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • derekjhopper May 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    I totally agree. There's something about the sun that recharges me. When it lacks, I have this weird itch to get outside. #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @dangolant, @ThePracticalDev
  • muchekec May 22 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    My diet consists of something quick (spaghetti) mostly & lots of coffee #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev
  • kylegalbraith May 22 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    I am pumped to announce a new project I am launching, the Learn By Doing newsletter. Packed every week with articles, tutorials, and interesting finds related to cloud, blockchain, coding, and cool finds. Get it in your inbox each week https://t.co/SgSkhuUQjU #DevDiscuss
  • bendhalpern May 22 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Created a thread to keep the #DevDiscuss going if anyone wants to add some tips here: https://t.co/dalOwQ4Zdx
  • DeLongShot May 22 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    - Weightlifting and cardio 4-5 days/wk - what’s working: packing a lunch and then eating while I work and going to the gym over lunch. Huge impact on how I feel. - what’s not: hard to maintain a good diet especially over weekends - Goals: consistency #DevDiscuss
    In reply to @ThePracticalDev